Exclusion of pupils: guidance
7.—(1) This regulation applies to any functions of—
(a)the head teacher or the governing body of a maintained school,
(b)a local education authority, or
(c)an appeal panel constituted in accordance with paragraph 2 of the Schedule,
under section 52(1) of the 2002 Act or these Regulations.
(2) In discharging any such function, such a person or body shall have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Secretary of State.